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as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package
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as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in
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Recent Examples of run in
Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 13 June 2026
The president’s approval rating has dropped consistently for months, forcing Republicans running in midterm elections to battle heavy headwinds with unhappy voters.
—Catherine Lucey, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Jack Brook, ABC News, 3 June 2026
André asks during another particularly raw argument sparked by a run-in with the law.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
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Verb
Toronto's Kevin Gausman allowed one hit and one run in seven innings.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 13 June 2026
The president’s approval rating has dropped consistently for months, forcing Republicans running in midterm elections to battle heavy headwinds with unhappy voters.
—Catherine Lucey, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Noun
LaBeouf has had several run-ins with the law during his career, including a 2017 New York City arrest on suspicion of assault that happened during a livestream.
—Jack Brook, ABC News, 3 June 2026
André asks during another particularly raw argument sparked by a run-in with the law.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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Bush was visiting a friend that day, and allegedly took Klonopin (a benzodiazepine) and fell asleep in the bed that morning.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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For more details on the claims process or to download a claim form, visit the Hoosier Lottery Winners page or contact the customer service team at 1-800-955-6886.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
12 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The woman briefly tried to evade authorities on foot before being arrested, according to the release.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The New York Police Department told Fox News Digital that 21 people were arrested — 13 for disorderly conduct and eight for assaulting officers, criminal possession of weapons and menacing.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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The encounters near islands claimed by both Japan and China are the most serious run-ins between the two militaries in years and are likely to further escalate tension between the two East Asian powers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
7 Dec. 2025
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The Border Patrol’s San Diego sector was the busiest along the Southwest border in migrant encounters for most of 2024, according to Alexandra Mendoza of The San Diego Union-Tribune.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Nimmo also came over to check on his former New York Mets’ teammate.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Walking through the small terminal, with just around eight gates, the anticipation builds for what's to come over at least the next five days.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The Spurs made 14 3-pointers, a Finals record for one half, to seize control of this game in a stunning display of shot-making and poise.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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The Scarborough Shoal, known in the Philippines as Bajo de Masinloc and in China as Huangyan Dao, sits within Manila's exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, but Beijing has maintained a near-constant presence around the shoal after seizing de facto control in a tense 2012 standoff.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Notes from manager John Schneider Before Cease took the stage in Orlando, Schneider stepped in front of reporters on the second day of the Winter Meetings.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
10 Dec. 2025
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Elsewhere, current Vice President Eric Marks is stepping down after next year’s MPSE Golden Reel Awards, and current board member Korey Pereira — an Emmy-winning dialogue editor for Stranger Things — will step in as interim VP to complete his final year.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Grant asks Chris about the boxing gloves now for sale in the night store, but Katie forestalls him by running over and grabbing them, nearly flattening Chris.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Demonstrators grabbed bricks from the ground to throw at police, as tear gas was deployed in Geneva's streets, witnesses told Reuters.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Also, Sharpies with adequate ink still left in them are difficult to come by.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
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But traces of fire use are difficult to come by, leaving archaeologists’ attempts to date these developments frustrated.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Run in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20in. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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